Enterprise Architect

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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. /p pThis range is provided by Damia Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. /p ase pay range  pDirect message the job poster from Damia Group /p enior Delivery Consultant @ Damia Group  p bEnterprise Architect - £70-85,000 per annum + benefits e.g. LGPS pension (opportunity for a market supplement DOE) – West London /b /p p bPlease note:
This role can be based from either Richmond or Twickenham, and the expectation is 3 days per week in the office /b /p pWe are recruiting on behalf of a local council who are embarking on a significant digital transformation programme aimed at delivering world‑class, enhanced digital services. This initiative focuses on promoting digital inclusion for residents, partners, and businesses, supported by robust, secure, and interconnected platforms.

These platforms will provide essential tools to drive process efficiency and data reuse, offering deeper insights into service performance and enabling a clear understanding of the current state to inform future strategies. /p pThe Enterprise Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the council’s digital and operational landscape. Tasked with establishing and embedding the practice of enterprise architecture, this individual will serve as the strategic bridge between technology and business ambitions, working collaboratively across all directorates to ensure coherence, efficiency, and innovation.

/p ey tasks and responsibilities  ul liMap the current (As‑Is) system landscape across the council to identify existing technologies, integrations, workflows, redundancies, dependencies, and improvement opportunities. /li liDevelop the target architecture (To‑Be) that supports business and IT strategy. /li liCreate and maintain roadmaps for legacy transformation and decommissioning, including detailed plans and timelines for phasing out legacy systems while ensuring continuity of operations and minimising risks.

/li liEnsure solutions comply with legislation and cybersecurity standards. /li liEstablish and maintain architectural principles and standards, formalising and regularly updating guidelines and best practices to ensure alignment between architecture, business needs, and technological changes. /li liConduct technology risk assessments and impact analysis to evaluate risks, analyse potential impacts of architectural decisions, and develop mitigation strategies, particularly for large‑scale transformations.

/li liLead architecture reviews and quality assurance by setting up and chairing regular review boards to assess solution designs, enforce standards, and ensure quality across projects and programmes. /li liCollaborate with data management teams to define data architecture, stewardship, and governance policies, ensuring data quality and compliance across systems. /li liSupport solution architecture and delivery teams through hands‑on guidance and mentorship, bridging enterprise‑level strategy and technical implementation.

/li liMonitor and report on architecture performance metrics by defining, tracking, and reporting on KPIs that measure the effectiveness, agility, and value of the enterprise architecture. /li liImprove user experience with modern technology and streamlined legacy systems, increasing efficiency. /li liPromote system interoperability across council boundaries to reduce administrative burdens and boost public engagement. /li liFoster a one‑team culture across technology and council.

/li liEngage in budgeting and resource planning for architecture initiatives, participating in budgeting cycles, estimating costs, and advocating for appropriate resource allocation. /li /ul ey skills and experience  ul liSubstantial experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or a related field within a large and complex organisation, preferably in the public sector or local government environment. /li liEvidence of successfully leading architecture initiatives, technology transformation programmes, or large‑scale system integrations.

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